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In this charming juvenile tale, an English girl treasures a wooden Dutch doll so deeply that the doll acquires life, transforming her ordinary world into one of playful wonder and unexpected companionship. The story explores themes of imagination, friendship, and the magic found in everyday objects.
First publish date: 1942
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Enys Tregarthen
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